1
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
supporters of preservation hope to recreate the architectural splendor that the old movie theater had when it first opened
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as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement
an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century
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or recreate
as in to reconstruct
to make (something) exist or appear to exist again
The museum staff re-created the entire village based on historical drawings and descriptions. The performers re-create famous Civil War battles.
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Emma Mehl, Glamour, 17 June 2025
Coin re-creates the mosaic tiles at the Doge’s Palace in geometric patterns with colorful gemstones, for instance, and echoes the Moorish architecture in a curvy gold and diamond motif on necklaces and bracelets.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
Yes, visual-effects technology is up to the task of re-creating a cartoon on a larger scale and dotted with real actors, and yes, these redos tend to turn a profit for their makers.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
Someone could re-create their grandmother’s pozole, another could infuse the dish’s broth with Asian herbs and garnish it with edible flowers.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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For all those who want to re-create the pop star’s airport look for their upcoming vacation, shop the styles below.
—Emma Mehl, Glamour, 17 June 2025
Coin re-creates the mosaic tiles at the Doge’s Palace in geometric patterns with colorful gemstones, for instance, and echoes the Moorish architecture in a curvy gold and diamond motif on necklaces and bracelets.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
Yes, visual-effects technology is up to the task of re-creating a cartoon on a larger scale and dotted with real actors, and yes, these redos tend to turn a profit for their makers.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
Someone could re-create their grandmother’s pozole, another could infuse the dish’s broth with Asian herbs and garnish it with edible flowers.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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